William Russell (22 August 1908 – 20 November 1953) was a Scottish

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who played as a

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for

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and Heart of Midlothian.Willie Russell
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was also a footballer.

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1908 births 1953 deaths Scottish men's footballers Footballers from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Men's association football wing halves Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Blantyre Victoria F.C. players Rhyl F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1900s-stub